Martita Hunt

Biography

Martita Hunt was a British theatre and film actress born on January 30, 1899, in Salto, Uruguay, to English parents. She began her acting career in repertory theatre in Liverpool before transitioning to London's West End, where she gained notoriety for her powerful stage presence. Her most enduring role is that of Miss Havisham in David Lean's Great Expectations (1946), cementing her legacy as a formidable actress.